[van-announce] RALLY AND VIGIL FOR 11th PANCHEN LAMA OF TIBET

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RALLY AND VIGIL FOR 11th PANCHEN LAMA OF TIBET

Where:
Consulate of the People’s Republic of China, 3380 Granville Street (Near 16th)

When:
Sunday, 25th of April 2004 from 2:00 PM until approximately 3:00 PM


In May 1995, the Chinese government kidnapped 6 year-old Gedhun Choekyi 
Nyima, the boy identified by His Holiness the Dalai Lama as the 11th Panchen 
Lama. Today, the Chinese government continues to insist that the boy and his 
family are in “protective custody”. While the Dalai Lama and his government 
in exile, as well as the international community have attempted to locate 
and visit the Panchen Lama, not one international agency or human rights 
organization has been allowed to meet with him or his family.

April 25, 2004, marks the 15th birthday of Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, the 11th Panchen 
Lama. He has spent over half his young life in custody. Members of the Tibetan 
community, the Canada Tibet Committee (CTC) and Students For a Free Tibet 
will gather to commemorate his birthday, and call for his immediate release 
from China’s custody.

His Holiness the Dalai Lama who continues his Canadian tour in Toronto after 
meeting Prime Minister Paul Martin today, has this to say about Gedhun 
Choekyi Nyima:
<i>
"The safety of Gedhun Choekyi Nyima and his proper religious training is of 
particular concern for me. I, therefore, appeal to all governments, 
religious and human rights organizations for their intervention in 
ensuring the safety and freedom of the young Panchen Lama."</i>


For more information:
Ray Yee
ctcvan at telus.net
604-736-5215
http://www.ctcvan.ca/docs/Activities.html

This event is being organised by Canada Tibet Committee
  




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